みたけの宿泊宿坊駒鳥山荘 Shukubo Komadori-sanso

I had a very pleasant experience staying at Komadori. Being my first shukubo, I wasn't sure what to expect, but it was similar to staying in a ryokan but in someone's home, like a Japanese B&B. They arrange bath times so you can get the bathhouse to yourself, which as a beautiful cedar tub with floating yuzu fruits! That was my highlight. The food was absolutely delicious. It was almost too much food, and they do include some meat dishes including duck and chicken. (They are Shinto, not Buddhist.) All the staff members were friendly, it seemed to be run by a young woman (didn't see any male staff). My room was basic but clean. I did not have any issues. There were 2 other pairs from Europe during my stay. You can also do a morning prayer ceremony at Mitake Shrine, though it is only in Japanese. The priest does a fairly short ceremony which you follow, and spends the majority of the time telling the history of the temple.

Had such a lovely time staying here! Gorgeous views from the room, very kind staff and delicious healthy food. Such amazing variety on the plate, bunch of things I've probably never eaten before. And even things I've had before - I never knew how good tamago can be! You can also request to take part in a Shinto morning ritual at the local shrine if you let them know the previous day.

I had an incredible stay at Shukubo Komadori-sanso (駒鳥山荘). As a foreign traveler, I was touched by the warmth and hospitality of the owner, who made me feel genuinely welcome throughout my stay. The meals were absolutely amazing—authentic Japanese cuisine that felt both home-cooked and refined. Every dish was a highlight of the day. This is a perfect place for solo travelers who want to hike daily—there are countless trails and mountains right at your doorstep. That said, be prepared for a steep climb to get here. It's a bit of a workout, but absolutely worth it for the views and the peaceful, authentic atmosphere. Pro tip: don’t bring a trolley bag like I did! Bring a backpack instead—it’s clearly stated in the booking info (which I missed), and it makes the climb much more manageable. I’ll definitely be coming back in the future. Highly recommended for anyone seeking nature, solitude, and authentic Japanese hospitality.

Both the young mother and her presumably mother were truly hospitable. They knew my Japanese was not good but I wanted to practice it, so they still let me hear and speak their language. The place is an old lodging up on the hill, quite close to the famous shrine. I love the view from the terrace. Above all, I think the food was authentically Japanese and delicious. I love the chanwanmushi so much. The best I have had.

I really enjoyed my stay at Shukubo Komadori-Sanso, I stayed there for 2 nights to go hiking around Mt. Mitake and Mt. Otake. It's a quiet and peaceful place, and the staff is very friendly (they speak English, too). Everything was very clean and tidy, and I loved the traditional style room (tatami, futon, ...) . I would also recommend dinner there, which has to be pre-booked. Would definitely like to return for a longer stay.

Really lovely place. Takes *ages* to get there by public transport from Tokyo, but worth the time. Beautiful location, nice traditional rooms with balconies, kind and helpful staff, amazing food - I paid extra for vegan dinner and breakfast, it was all thoughtful and delicious. You can also visit the shrine for a morning ceremony if you arrange it the night before. Would love to go again.

Very friendly and helpful owners. Cozy and charming rooms. Delicious Japanese traditional breakfast and dinner. Nearby tempel and hiking routes are beautiful. All the recommendations!

Such a fantastic experience staying here, I would highly recommend taking the time to stay at least a night on Mt Mitake. The service was phenomenal and the rooms were spacious and excellent. I would recommend getting the dinner, as it was delicious, and there isn't anything open late on the mountain. The Japanese breakfast was great too, and a good way to start the day. The private onsen was also a nice touch and very relaxing after spending time at Mitake. Just note that there are some very uphill areas to get to the accommodation, but it's absolutely worth it.